I got into DE shaving just about 3 weeks ago. I have spent close to 200 for a razor, blades, soap and shaving creams, aftershave balm and bowl.
It's funny because in the past I used to buy a 12 pack of Mach 3 blades and that is all (for the year.) I would scrap off the hair on my face in 45 seconds in the hot streamy shower, and never paid any attention to skin irritation, razor bumps or anything else (wife didn't seem to notice anything wrong either.) I was, I would say happy. That cost me about 20 -25 dollars a year.
In contrast I just spent about 8 years of Mach 3 costs in 3 weeks time. I did not use shaving cream, or after shave or anything before. It was very minimalist. Plus I used the somewhat duller blades to shave my chest, shoulders and back as needed (using plain soap and again scraping the hair.) Twelve blades, one a month and I was good.
Why did I switch? Because I was looking at the sampler Fusion blade I got and was wondering if it's worth switching over to the new and best thing. The cost would only be a bit more, but for what benefit. Then I was dragged into the wonders of DE shaving. I was amazed how much people get into this and I was drawn in. Video's here, reviews, different sites, and a forum. Wow. This is a little intense.
I'm still in the process of finding my blade and cream combo, and the shaving experience is well, an experience now. I hope I continue to have the time.
I am the kind of person that will eat a tomato, a half a head of lettuce, some tuna from the can and a piece of bread to get my nutrients and move on to better things.
So now, I'm probably the rare person that can shave off my facial hair in less than a minute in a hot shower using a Mach 3. However, I will continue using my DE razor until I perfect the shave, get tired, bored, or frustrated. For the rest of my body, I can not imagine the care that would be needed to shave with a DE. I swear I look at my nipple and think ouch, that may just come right off with a DE.
I am happy with DE shaving as it gives my anti-pleasure seeking self something to enjoy. I love the various creams and lotions and the process is interesting. Lemon lime, avocado and menthol/eucalyptus is just heavenly. I do not indulge much.
The tools of the trade are cool, and I think that is the only reason I switched. I'm off to master my technique and try out the other blades/creams I have sitting on the shelf. BBS to all.
-dema
It's funny because in the past I used to buy a 12 pack of Mach 3 blades and that is all (for the year.) I would scrap off the hair on my face in 45 seconds in the hot streamy shower, and never paid any attention to skin irritation, razor bumps or anything else (wife didn't seem to notice anything wrong either.) I was, I would say happy. That cost me about 20 -25 dollars a year.
In contrast I just spent about 8 years of Mach 3 costs in 3 weeks time. I did not use shaving cream, or after shave or anything before. It was very minimalist. Plus I used the somewhat duller blades to shave my chest, shoulders and back as needed (using plain soap and again scraping the hair.) Twelve blades, one a month and I was good.
Why did I switch? Because I was looking at the sampler Fusion blade I got and was wondering if it's worth switching over to the new and best thing. The cost would only be a bit more, but for what benefit. Then I was dragged into the wonders of DE shaving. I was amazed how much people get into this and I was drawn in. Video's here, reviews, different sites, and a forum. Wow. This is a little intense.
I'm still in the process of finding my blade and cream combo, and the shaving experience is well, an experience now. I hope I continue to have the time.
I am the kind of person that will eat a tomato, a half a head of lettuce, some tuna from the can and a piece of bread to get my nutrients and move on to better things.
So now, I'm probably the rare person that can shave off my facial hair in less than a minute in a hot shower using a Mach 3. However, I will continue using my DE razor until I perfect the shave, get tired, bored, or frustrated. For the rest of my body, I can not imagine the care that would be needed to shave with a DE. I swear I look at my nipple and think ouch, that may just come right off with a DE.
I am happy with DE shaving as it gives my anti-pleasure seeking self something to enjoy. I love the various creams and lotions and the process is interesting. Lemon lime, avocado and menthol/eucalyptus is just heavenly. I do not indulge much.
The tools of the trade are cool, and I think that is the only reason I switched. I'm off to master my technique and try out the other blades/creams I have sitting on the shelf. BBS to all.
-dema
